Notes from Digital You #jozimeetup

This time she organised two speakers,. and the vibrant actress and presenter Hayley Owen shared some of her insights about their project Digital You.

Hayley Owen

I made some notes about the importance of your own digital profile, as well as looking after the profiles of your children as well.
Especially if you are a Mommy Blogger... We are responsible for the digital profiles of our children as well!

Notes:
- Treat your own social profiles like a VIP.

- The National Prosecuting Authority has made it illegal to post naked pictures of children online.

- 3 rules to keep in mind with regards online safety. It is also a good idea to teach it to your children (Especially!!)

1 never talk to strangers

Never share personal details

Don't meet up with any strangers

Digital You

- 1 in 5 teenagers attempt suicide. When posting on social media, imagine that it is the same as writing on the giant billboard.

Digital You

- Against the law to post mean, bullying content online.

-Signs your child are being bullied

Reluctant or refuses to go to school

Does not want to participate in after-school activities or play with friends

Goes to the nurse in order to avoid going to class

Your child suddenly spends much more or much less time texting, gaming or using social-networking websites.

After texting or being online, he or she seems withdrawn, upset or outraged

Your child asks to have a social media or online account be shut down - Digital You

-Action steps to take

NB save the evidence. Take a screen shot!

Ignore contact from bully

Block offenders

Contact the site and report the perpetrator

Report incident to the authorities

Crimeline: sms 32211 or call 08600 10111

Digital You

- Reminder to set up strong passwords and filters on computers.

- Sexting: If caught with a picture of a child under 16 - sexy / naked: guilty of child pornography!

- Your CV is no longer well-written CV, but what comes up online!

- Everywhere you go, there's a digital camera around.

- Know the power of a photograph and how long it can stay online.

- Think about the future of your children, and their online reputation that's already available.